Catholic schools news

The junior class will conduct a fundraiser Feb. 18 at Newark City Barbeque, 1195 W. Church Street. With a flier, 25 percent of your purchase on that day will be donated back for the prom. Call the school to learn how to obtain the flier.

Tuition assistance available from diocese

Families registered in Catholic parishes are eligible for tuition assistance from the diocese. Local tuition assistance for participating and non-participating Catholics also is available at NC.

Financial assistance will be given only to people who qualify through the FACTS application, a form used for both Diocesan and Newark Catholic grants. This aid is based on financial need. FACTS Student Aid Forms are available only online at factstuitionaid.com. Forms must be completed and submitted online by March 15.

If you would like information on enrollment for the 2014-15 school year, call Mrs. Heiser at 740-344-3594 or email sheiser@laca.org.

News and Notes

? Families, friends, alumni and area residents are invited to join us for Community Rosary in the Shell Family St. Catherine of Siena Chapel every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

? Winter break for students and staff is Feb. 14 to 17.

- Submitted by Don Schaefer

Saint Francis DeSales

Saint Francis fighting against bullying

We are pleased to announce that we will are using the nationally recognized anti-bullying program called SEE, SHARE, STOP! Students in grades four to eight are working on the implementation of the program and will then share their knowledge with the primary students.

Improvement being shown in math

Our teachers have noted a rise in our Standardized Math scores during the second year of our internationally successful program, Singapore Math. The program promotes saturation of basic math skills and the application of higher-level critical-thinking skills. It supports our Accreditation Plan to continue thinking and reasoning skills across our curriculum.

News and Notes

? Students in 2B presented an original play, "Christmas at the Zoo." The children in kindergarten through second grade along with many parents enjoyed the play.

? Our annual History and Science Fair is scheduled for Feb. 28. The students chose their topics and will present them to judges from our school community and the community of Newark.

? Don't miss our Open House for new families from 10 a.m. to noon March 2. Families also will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff members.

We are currently accepting new students in pre-kindergarten through eight grade. Call the office at 740-345-4049 or visit www.

Please join us for a special fundraising event today at City Barbeque, 1195 W. Church St. Twenty-five percent of your purchase will be donated back to Blessed Sacrament School. You must have a flyer from this event to receive credit for your purchase. You can find a flyer on our website: blessedsacramentschoolnewark.org. We hope to see you there.

Special thanks given

Jan. 30 the school held its annual Soup Supper. Thanks to our teachers, students and families for making the soups and for their donations. All the money raised will go to feed the hungry through Operation Feed. We also had parent-teacher conferences that night and Science Fair viewing. All fifth through eighth grade students participated in our Science Fair.

Thanks to everyone who attended our Open House. Special thanks to our families for providing great appetizers and desserts and for all who helped with our school tours.

This week's schedule announced

Monday the bookmobile will be at the school from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday is Market Day pickup in Shepherd Hall from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday is the Crusader of the Month Assembly at 2 p.m. There is no school Friday and Feb. 17.

Enrollment has begun

We have just opened enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call the school office, 345-4125, if you would like to schedule a tour or to request more information about Blessed Sacrament School. We offer free before and after school care for Kindergarten.

- Submitted by Mary L. Packham

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Catholic schools news

The junior class will conduct a fundraiser Feb. 18 at Newark City Barbeque, 1195 W. Church Street. With a flier, 25 percent of your purchase on that day will be donated back for the prom. Call the